Event Series Certificate in Effective Fundraising

Capital Campaigns

Will explore the development of a capital campaign; its management and leadership; underlying motivations of givers; conducting a feasibility study; developing the case for support; researching, cultivating, and soliciting prospects; donor recognition; establishing naming opportunities; and capital campaign management and leadership (e.g., volunteer leadership, steering committee).Early Bird pricing is available through Monday, January 16, 2023.Must be registered by February 1, 2023.

Ask a Grant Writer (Grant AMA)! w/Susannah Erler

Ask a Grant Writer (Grant AMA)! w/Susannah ErlerGot a thorny RFP question? First time writing a Federal proposal? Not sure how to start your need statement? Sign up for this free 60-minute virtual roundtable, led by Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) Grant Writer Susannah Erler. She says: “nonprofit professionals, bring your grant questions and ask me anything; and maybe we’ll get some crowd-sourced answers from participants too.” Together we are stronger – the goal is to help you ‘Get that Grant’ to support nonprofit 501(c)3 organizations.

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Event Series Certificate in Effective Fundraising

Engaging and Motivating Volunteers

Virtual Event Virtual Event

Will explore the effectiveness of using volunteers in fundraising. From top leadership, to capital campaign committees, to peer-to-peer fundraising champions, volunteers play a critical role in the most successful fundraising programs. Learn about the challenges of engaging, training, motivating and stewarding great volunteer fundraisers and hear from a panel of volunteers about their own experiences and what works and does not work, from their perspectives.Early Bird pricing is available through Monday, January 16, 2023.Must be registered by February 1, 2023.

Fundraising & Event Planning

Virtual Event Virtual Event

Will focus on the use of special events to complement annual and capital campaigning initiatives; exploring the most effective use of events to achieve fundraising success. Attention will be given to considering use of a silent and/ or live auction, initial planning and budgeting, organization and timing, location, venue requirements and negotiations, food and beverage and other considerations essential to ensuring attendees enjoy themselves and your cause benefits from their participationEarly Bird pricing is available through Monday, January 16, 2023.Must be registered by February 1, 2023.

ORIENTATION TO NONPROFIT AUSTIN’S GRANT RESEARCH CENTER TOOLS

ORIENTATION TO NONPROFIT AUSTIN'S  GRANT RESEARCH CENTER TOOLS w/Susannah ErlerOrientation to Nonprofit Austin's Grant Research Center Tools (Foundation Directory Online and Guidestar Pro).Want to focus on ways the Foundation Directory Online (FDO) database or Guidestar Pro can support your nonprofit work? Nonprofit Austin at ACC is ready to help you leverage Grant Research Center tools to find funding, conduct research and take your 501(c)3 work to the next level.Sign up for this free virtual Orientation to Grant Research Center Tools.After taking this orientation, you will be eligible to sign up for some one-on-one time with “Your Personal Nonprofit Trainer (FDO and Guidestar Pro)” if you need more assistance with GRC tools.

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